October 23, 2026 12:02 AM
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’, Calls for Village-Level Awareness Drive
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from Taraori in Haryana’s Karnal district, calling for a countrywide public awareness campaign from October 22 to November 30 to promote soil conservation, balanced fertiliser use and sustainable farming practices. Chouhan urged agricultural scientists, universities and officials to reach out directly to farmers and raise awareness about protecting soil fertili...